Why Shaving Dulls the Razor (Science article)

[tchan001]

https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-the-sharpest-steel-razors-get-dulled-when-shaving-soft-hair

 

[tostadas]

I love science, thanks for the read!

 

[Matus]

Interesting indeed. As a straight razor user I can say, that on most razors I have I Can see damage to the blade (with a 100x optical microscope) after a shave and I never got more that 4-5 shaves before honing the razor again. I don’t use any compounds on the strop though.